Cheltenham’s Promenade really does have it all when it comes to shopping. The sheer number of independent stores in the town is way more than its fair share. If you’re planning a day out in Cheltenham to finish up your seasonal shopping then we can point you in the right direction to make sure you get those ideal gifts.
Cheltenham Arts and Crafts Christmas Market
Head to The Promenade – just outside Waterstones – to visit 30+ stalls laden with unique gifts – handmade goods, glassware and woodcraft, as well as unique art prints and jewellery. All of the sellers are locals and you can browse to your heart’s content against the Regency backdrop.
The market runs until December 22, so there’s still time to bag those special gifts.
Hatchard’s bookshop
One of only three branches in the UK – the other two being in London – this stunning bookshop offers a wealth of amazing books that you won’t find on many other high streets. Not only does the shop offer a massive range of art, biography and history books, it’s an experience in itself. Walk in and get comfortable because you may be there for a while.
Hatchard’s is at 88, The Promenade, Cheltenham and is open from 9.00am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and from 11.00am to 5.30pm on Sunday.
Beards Jewellers
Beards Jewellers is one of the UK’s oldest family-run jewellers and is famous for its expertise, the quality of its products and its aftersales service. It’s at 70, The Promenade and you can call 01242516238 to find out its Christmas opening hours.
Vinegar Hill
Just a few doors down from Hatchard’s at 110, The Promenade is Vinegar Hill. Vinegar Hill is a small chain, owned and operated by three siblings and you never know quite what you’ll find there, but you can guarantee it’ll hit someone’s Christmas sweetspot.
The Cheltenham shop is offering extended Christmas shopping hours, so give them a call on 01242584404 to find out what they are. They’re also open from 9.00am to 4.00pm on Christmas Eve for that absolutely last-minute stocking filler expedition.
